ESSENTIALS

OF ESTHETIC DENTISTRY

Date & Time

Saturdays 9am-5pm & Sundays 9am-12pm
October 1, 2011 through May 19, 2012

(Enroll in individual weekend sessions)

Location Columbia University Medical Center

Tuition $879 per weekend ($550 for May 19)*

Continuing Education Credits 67

(10 CE credits per weekend)

Directors

Stephen J. Chu, DMD, MSD, CDT

Associate Clinical Professor of Dental Medicine, College of Dental Medicine; Private Practice in Implant & Esthetic Dentistry

Mark L. Pitel, DMD

Associate Clinical Professor of Dental Medicine, College of Dental Medicine; Private Practice in Implant & Esthetic Dentistry

Course Description
A comprehensive overview of the essential information you need, from theory to diagnosis and treatment, will be presented over 7 weekend sessions by a select group of nationally recognized experts in esthetic dentistry. For practitioners already doing esthetic procedures on a regular basis, it will enrich your understanding and help take your work to a whole new level of confidence and predictability.

This unique course will provide you with the detailed knowledge and clinical insights needed to successfully incorporate esthetic dentistry into your practice.

Course Objectives
This course will enable you to

• Understand and accurately diagnose the complex interaction of developmental, dental, periodontal, and occlusal factors that lead to esthetic deficiencies in patients.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans to consistently and predictably meet the esthetic goals of patients and the restorative treatment plan.
• Integrate traditional as well as emerging technologies and new dental materials into the modern restorative and cosmetic based general practice.
• Understand the importance of and how to utilize orthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery and other adjunctive dental services to deliver the ultimate esthetic restorations that also provide comfortable function to the patient and preserve dental health.

Dates & Topics

*Participants may enroll in the entire course at a discounted rate or sign up for individual weekend sessions. Participants attending 3 or more weekends receive a 5% discount.

UPCOMING SESSIONS

APRIL 28-29   Dr. Gregg Lituchy & Dr. Marc Lowenberg SAT & SUN

◦The Art of the Porcelain Laminate Veneer

 - Lecture & Clinical Demonstration

MAY 19  Dr. Frank Celenza SAT

◦Seeking Interdisciplinary Excellence: Integrating Orthodontics, Periodontics and Implants with Esthetics

PAST SESSIONS

OCTOBER 1-2   Dr. Mark Pitel SAT / Dr. Stephen Chu SUN

◦Esthetic Theory & Principles, Diagnosis & Treatment Planning

◦Facial, Dentofacial and Micro Determinants of Esthetics

 - Macro-Esthetic (Facial & Dento-facial) / Micro-Esthetic Biometric Determinants

NOVEMBER 5-6  Dr. Dennis Tarnow SAT / Dr. Ernesto Lee SUN

◦Esthetic Management of Single and Multiple Anterior Implants

◦The Interdental Papilla Dilemma

◦Periodontal/Prosthetic/Esthetic Interface

JANUARY 21-22   Dr. Stephen Chu SAT / Adam Mieleszko, CDT SUN

◦Differential Diagnosis of Short Teeth:

 Biometric Crown Lengthening & the Role of the Biologic Width;

 Restorative space management vs. instant makeovers

◦Color Theory & Shade Management

FEBRUARY 11-12  Dr. Mark Pitel SAT & SUN

◦The Art & Science of Direct Anterior and Posterior Restorations

MARCH 3-4   Dr. Robert Lowe SAT / Adrian Jurim, MDT SUN

◦"Esthetic Overhaul" from Basic to Cutting Edge: Mastering the Art of Esthetic Reconstructive Dentistry

◦How to Achieve 100% Success with Complex Esthetic Cases

Payment Details

Full payment at time of registration is appreciated. Individual weekend sessions must be paid in full prior to the weekend date. To enroll in the full Continuum, a minimum deposit of $500 is required. The remaining balance must be paid in full prior to the first session or in two equal installments due on Friday, September 23, and Friday, February 3, 2011.Those attending 3 or more sessions receive a 5% discount.

CDM Alumni/Faculty/Residents: All CDM alumni receive 10% off listed tuition; those graduating after 2007 can deduct 20%; CDM Faculty & current residents receive a 50% discount.

Non-CDM Graduates/Residents: Those graduating after 2010 receive 5% off listed tuition. Current residents receive a 10% discount. Proof of graduation or current student ID is required to take advantage of these benefits.

Returning Implantology & Esthetic Continuum alumni receive 20% discount.